Comparison

BimmerLink vs MeterOff

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BimmerLink

This app provides direct access to your BMW or MINI vehicle's systems. Read and clear trouble codes from all control units, monitor real-time sensor values, and control features like exhaust flaps and active sound design. It also supports battery registration, DPF regeneration, and service resets.

Highlights
  • Read and clear trouble codes from all control units
  • Display real-time sensor values
  • Remote control of exhaust flap
  • Mute Active Sound Design
  • DPF regeneration
  • Battery registration
  • Service reset
Features
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BimmerLink is the direct link to your BMW, MINI, or Toyota Supra. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor live sensor data, and perform maintenance functions from your phone. A supported OBD adapter or cable is required. Feature availability depends on your vehicle and its equipment. READ AND CLEAR TROUBLE CODES Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes from all control units in your car. LIVE SENSOR DATA Monitor values such as oil temperature and boost pressure in real time. Create a personalized dashboard to keep the readings that matter to you in view. DATA LOGGING Record sensor values in CSV log files for detailed analysis. CONTROL UNIT FUNCTIONS Access live data and diagnostic functions for individual control units in your car. EXHAUST FLAP CONTROL Choose whether your car's exhaust flap is open or closed. Requires a factory-installed exhaust flap. ACTIVE SOUND DESIGN Mute the artificial engine sound generated by Active Sound Design (ASD). Requires factory-installed ASD. SOUND TUNING Disable exhaust burble on cars equipped with the S55 engine (M2 Competition, M3, and M4). DPF REGENERATION Check the condition of your diesel particulate filter and request a regeneration when needed. Available on supported diesel vehicles equipped with a DPF. CARPLAY ADD-ON Use CarPlay to view live sensor data from your car's engine control units and control the exhaust flap and Active Sound Design, all from your car's display. Additional in-app purchase required. BATTERY REGISTRATION Register a new battery after replacement directly from the app. PARKING BRAKE SERVICE MODE Activate service mode for your car's electromechanical parking brake. SERVICE RESET Reset service indicators after completing maintenance, such as an engine oil change or brake pad replacement. RESET SHORT-CIRCUIT LOCKS Reset short-circuit locks in the lighting control unit. TRANSMISSION ADAPTATION VALUES View adaptation values for your car's ZF 8HP automatic transmission. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES BimmerLink requires a supported Bluetooth or Wi-Fi OBD adapter or cable. Visit bimmerlink.app for supported accessories and vehicle information. SUPPORTED VEHICLES Feature availability varies by model and equipment. - 1 Series, 1 Series M Coupé (2004+) - 2 Series, 2 Series Coupé, M2 (2013+) - 2 Series Gran Coupé (2020+) - 2 Series Active Tourer (2014+) - 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015+) - 3 Series, M3 (2005+) - 4 Series, M4 (2013+) - 5 Series, M5 (2003+) - 6 Series, M6 (2003+) - 7 Series (2008+) - 8 Series, M8 (2018+) - X1 (2009+) - X2 (2018+) - X3, X3 M (2010+) - X4, X4 M (2014+) - X5, X5 M (2006+) - X6, X6 M (2008+) - X7 (2019+) - XM (2022+) - Z4 (2009+) - i3 (2013+) - i4 (2021+) - i5 (2023+) - i7 (2022+) - i8 (2013+) - iX (2021+) - iX1 (2022+) - iX2 (2024+) - iX3 (2021+) - MINI (2006+) - Toyota Supra (2019+)

About

MeterOff

This app helps drivers navigate cities by indicating priority for available parking spots. It also provides live traffic camera feeds, curated news, city alerts, and a way to look up traffic violations. Connect with other users for tips and updates.

Highlights
  • Indicate priority for parking spots
  • View live traffic camera feeds
  • Receive city alerts
  • Look up parking and traffic violations
  • Connect with other users
Features
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MeterOff – Spot Priority When You Need It MeterOff helps drivers stay informed and prepared when navigating the city. Use points to indicate priority on nearby spots as they become available. Add points to the spots you’re interested in, and when a round closes, the user with the highest points is selected. Points have no cash value and cannot be purchased. What’s in the App Spot Priority View nearby spots, add points, and get selected when it’s your turn. Live Cameras Explore a map of live traffic cameras to check conditions before heading out. News Stay updated with a curated news feed featuring short, easy-to-read summaries. City Alerts Receive alerts about traffic, street activity, and local enforcement in your area. Tickets Look up parking and traffic violations by license plate and state. Community Connect with other users, share tips, and stay in the loop. Download MeterOff and stay one step ahead when it matters most.

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
MeterOff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeterOff at 100% against BimmerLink's 53%. MeterOff also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). BimmerLink's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 7). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BimmerLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MeterOff asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeterOff holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of BimmerLink's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeterOff's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, MeterOff every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
BimmerLink versus MeterOff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkMeterOff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.1K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#132 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGVoinox AI Corp

Customer experience

BimmerLink

All ratings9,131 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative36.2%

MeterOff

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BimmerLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to OBD adapter
  • Fails to clear error codes
  • Battery registration not working
  • Sensor values not updating properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more BMW models
  • Improve exhaust flap control functionality
  • Add option to change units (Celsius/Fahrenheit, MPH/KPH)
  • Improve CarPlay integration
  • Add more customization options for dashboard

MeterOff

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BimmerLink

One-time2
  • CarPlay Add-On$9.99
  • BimmerLink full version$39.99
None

MeterOff

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeterOff free?
MeterOff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or MeterOff?
MeterOff is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while MeterOff averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do BimmerLink or MeterOff have ads?
MeterOff shows ads; BimmerLink does not.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or MeterOff?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and MeterOff every 2 days. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 2, 2026 and MeterOff on September 19, 2026.

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